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Zagreb is the largest and the capital town of Croatia. It is home to about a quarter of Croatia's total population, which means nearly one million. It is the political, cultural, economic, scientific and administrative centre of the Republic of Croatia. Here is also the seat of the Croatian Government, Parliament and President. From the north, the city is protected from the cold winds by the Medvednica Mountain, while the Sava River and the vast plain opens it to other parts of the world. The town was built in the Middle Ages on two neighboring hills, which are Gradec, the present Upper Town and the Kaptol. The differences between them were finally eliminated in 1850, when the tw ...

Ban Jelacic Square is located just below the hillside settlements of Gradec and Kaptol. It is the town's commercial heart ever since 1641. Most of the buildings around the square date from the 19th century, and display a variety of architectural styles. Ban Jelacic Square is situated at the centre of Zagreb's social life and the famous meeting points are on the west side of the square, where the statue of Ban Jelacic is. The statue of Ban Josip Jelacic is the work of the Austrian sculptor Anton Fernkorn. It faces south. When the statue was first put on the square in 1866, it was facing north into the direction of Hungary. In 1947 the statue was removed and in 1990 it was solemnly ...

Zagreb is divided into Upper Town, Lower Town and wider center. In the Lower Town are located Ilica, the most famous street in Zagreb, Peter Preradovic Square, Masarykova Street, Marshal Tito Square, King Tomislav Square and Nikola Subic Zrinski Square. Today's Marshal Tito Square was formerly called University Square and Theater Square. The place houses the Croatian National Theater, a fountain named the Fountain of Life, which is the work of sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, and in the northern part is the University of Zagreb. As a unique cultural center, Marshal Tito Square is the last in a series of eight green squares that formed the architectural design of the city during the 19th ...

Zagreb has a rich cultural life. Around thirty theatres are active in the town, with occasional and regular programmes. Along with museums, a large number of galleries and many music, dance and theatre festivals all combine to make Zagreb a town of art. Zagreb museums store and display invaluable historical treasures. In addition to interesting artifacts to the history of the city, museums also feature art collections of artistic and historical value from around the world. Remains of the Neanderthal Krapina prehistoric man and the Zagreb mummy with the longest Etruscan script in the world are extremely rare. The Mimara Museum is located in the area of Lower Town, which extends fr ...

Oktogon is the name of the passage in the building of the First Croatian Savings Bank, which is located in the Lower Zagreb's Town. That part of the city was mostly built in the first half of the 20th century. Ban Jelacic Square is a traditional center of Lower Town, where all the local people meet and socialize. The entire building of the First Bank was designed by plans of the Croatian architect Josip pl. Vancasa. The interior was modeled after other European cities passages. The first Zagreb covered pedestrian crossing has a central glass dome and stained glass windows. According to the scheme in J. E. Geist's Book, the Oktogon represents a type of passage with two entrances. ...

Zagreb is a picturesque city with almost one million inhabitants, known for their hospitality. It is the capital and largest town in the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is a cultural, economic, commercial, diplomatic, sports and political center. Zagreb Train Station (Glavni Kolodvor) is the main and largest railway station in the Republic of Croatia. It is located in the centre of Zagreb, opposite the King Tomislav Square Park and close to the main Zagreb attractions. The construction of the building began in 1890 and it was ceremonially opened in 1892 under the name State Station. The project for the construction of the railway station was made by the architect of Hungarian state r ...

The city of Zagreb is divided into Lower Town, Upper Town and the wider center. In the area of the Lower Town is located Ilica, Petar Preradovic Square, King Tomislav Square, Nikola Subic Zrinski Square, Marshal Tito Square, Masarykova Square and Jurisic Street. Ante Starcevic Square extends near King Tomislav Square, named after King Tomislav, who was the first Croatian King. The brave warlord defended mainland Croatia from the conquest of the Hungarians and for the first time united the Croatian provinces into one country. From the square there is a magnificent view of the Hotel Esplanade, which was built in 1925. The original purpose of the hotel was to provide top accommodati ...

Zagreb is a city with many markets, from which the most popular and visited is Ban Jelacic Square. At first is was named Madusevac, after the spring where the fountain is now and later was called Harmica. The square represents the heart of Zagreb and the main meeting point for local people. The famous squares are also Mark's Square with the parish church, Nikola Subic Zrinski Square, King Tomislav Square, Josip Juraj Strossmayer Square, Marshal Tito Square and other. Strossmayer Square is spread across the area near the Academy. It used to be called Academy Square, since the building of Academy is located right in the market place. Its construction and appearance were determined ...

The city of Zagreb is divided into Upper Town, Lower Town and the wider center. The most famous areas in the Upper Town are Josip Jelacic Square, Kaptol, Dolac, Stone Gate, Opaticka Street, Katarina Square, Tkalciceva Street and Strossmayer's Promenade. Illyrian Square is the most northern point of the Upper Town. It was built at the intersection of three streets. The square was named after the Illyrian movement, a national political movement in the first half of the 19th century. A chapel with a statue in the center of the square and piano sounds from the School of Classical Ballet create an unusual romance of timelessness. Near the Illyrian Square are the Zagreb City Museum and ...

Zagreb is the capital town of Croatia. It has developed on the foundations of the medieval castles Kaptol and Gradec, which are located on two adjacent hills. The city has been a true Croatian cultural metropolis for centuries. The city boasts attractions such as the Art Pavilion, the Croatian National Theater, the University Library, many galleries, museums, a botanical garden and beautiful parks. Zagreb always had an appearance of a Central European cultural center. Dolac Market is located in the town district Upper Town – Medvescak. Dolac is the largest, the most famous and most important market in Zagreb. It was opened in 1930 in the area of old walls that were torn down. Evi ...

Kaptol Street is best know by Zagreb Cathedral, which is one of the symbols of the city of Zagreb, the Renaissance walls surrounding the cathedral, Saint Stephen's Chapel, the treausury and the well in front of the cathedral. Zagreb Catedral is a remarkable example of the different architectural styles of construction that have changed over the centuries. Almost all styles are represented on this complex. The Diocese of Zagreb was founded in 1094 and construction of the cathedral began shortly afther that. In 1880, the sacral building and most of the city of Zagreb were destroyed in a major earthquake. At that time, the cathedral was restored in neo-Gothic style in line with Euro ...

Opaticka Street is characterized by representative palaces that tell many stories about the rich history of Zagreb. The palace at Opaticka 10 dates back to the 19th century, when national consciousness awakened. At that time, the building was renovated to meet the needs of the Department of Theology and Education. The magnificent entrance, with a cast iron fence and busts of Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle above the entrance, announce the solemn atmosphere of the Golden Hall. The most prominent artists of the 19th and 20th centuries created the timeless beauty of Croatian culture. Among them are Vlahe Bukovec, Celestin Medovic, Oton Ivekovic and Robert Franges Mihanovic. T ...

Zagreb is the capital town of Croatia. It is connecting the Mediterranean and continental spirit into a whole. On the northern part, it is protected from cold winds by Mount Medvednica, while the Sava River and the vast plain open it to other parts of the world. Zagreb is filled with Parks and Gardens throughout the town. They are perfect places to relax, to have a picnic, go for a stroll and even sunbathe. In the centre of Zagreb there are eight parks, which are Zagreb's versions of the Vienna Ring, the so called green horseshoe (Lenuzzi horseshoe). These are U shapes parks with all the important representative buildings of bourgeois culture around them. During a pleasant walk f ...

Marina Pula is located in the heart of the centre of Pula, Istria's largest town. Pula has many historical sights, the most known of which is the Roman amphitheatre. Locally known as the Arena, it is one of the best preserved Roman Imperial buildings in the whole world. The large natural harbour has been used since early Antiquity, and it served as the main military harbour of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. In the very heart of this remarkable harbour, only metres away from the Arena, lies the ACI Marina Pula. Pula International Airport is located only five kilometres away. For thousands of years Pula has been both a centre of Istria and a gateway to it, one of the perfect starti ...

The city of Pula is situated in the most southern part of Istrian peninsula. It is the largest city and health, economic, informational, cultural, academic, educational, touristic, administrative, and historical center of Istria Country. Pula is one of few towns in the world which features remains of many ancient Roman buildings with very well preserved, Arena. Amphitheatre or Arena was built in the 1st century BC and it is now integrated in the modern town of Pula, which has developed in the 19th century. Every part of Pula is a reminder of past times, especially the Roman era, with its historical monuments from that time like City walls, small Roman theatre, the Twin Gates, the ...

Zagreb Botanical gardens are located in the centre of the lower town of Zagreb. The entrance to the park is free. The best time to visit Zagreb Botanical Gardens is in spring. At that time everything is in blossom and they take out the subtropical and tropical plants. Gardens are regularly open to public from April to October. Botanical Gardens are protecting and cultivating indigenous plants since Croatia is one of the richest European countries in Biodiversity. Botanical Garden of the University of Zagreb is mainly a scientific institution. They devoted themselves to cultivating, researching and protecting Croatian indigenous plants. The beautiful garden has 10.000 species of p ...

Stone Gate is the eastern gate to medieval city and Zagreb's most significant holy place. It is located in Upper Town, which is the oldest part of Zagreb. It is the only remaining entry of Zagreb's old fortifications. Stone gate is the only gate conserved today. It was built in 13th century as one of four main gates leading to the town. Together with Saint Mark's Church, it stands as a living testimony to past times. Within the gate, you will find stone slabs and a shrine praising the Mother of God. The shrine of lady of the Stone Gate has the painting of the Mother of God. Which amazingly survived the 17th century fire and is kept safe by an artistically forged iron fence. The s ...

Strossmayer promenade is the popular place for panoramic views of Zagreb. It is one of the most beautiful and romantic promenades in town, also known as Zagreb Stross. Throughout most of the year promenade hosts many events, concerts and performances. The promenade got its name by Josip Juraj Strossmayer (1815-1905), a Croatian politician, benefactor and Roman Catholic bishop. He was born in Osijek to a Croatian family. Strossmayer is credited with organizational and monetary support for a wide variety of public works in Croatia: public libraries, schools, gymnasiums, helping the poor, building roads and donating building material for Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. At pro ...

Tkalciceva Street is the most charming vibrant street in Zagreb. It is filled with traditional shops, small boutiques, cafes and restaurants. In the past, it was the first real red light district in Europe. On Sundays you can see the cavalry rank march of the Cravat regiment. Tkalciceva Street is Zagreb major centre for restaurants, cafes and relaxed nightlife. Also known as Tkalca by locals, it features many places where you will find something to your liking. Tkalciceva is filled with life and people all the time. Many traditional shops, boutiques, outdoor events, cafes and restaurants will fill your day. Once it was a small river that divided two oldest Zagreb settlements, Kap ...

The Church of Saint Mark is located in the centre of Saint Mark's Square. It is the parish church of old Zagreb. Church is accessible on foot from Zagreb ban Jelacic square. You can take the shortest funicular ride or walk through the Stone Gate. Church is Zagreb's famous building because of its signature colourful tiled roof. It is one of the oldest buildings in town dating from the 13th century. The Romanesque window located in its south facade is the best proof for that. In the second half of the 14th century, the Church of Saint Mark was reconstructed. It was turned into a late Gothic church of the three-nave type. Southern portal is equally important as it is the richest loo ...

Zambratija is a small village in Umag municipality in Istria County in Croatia. It got its name from the Koper nobleman Zuane Bratti, the owner of the medieval fief that included today's Zambratija, the surrounding area, the nearby Sipar Peninsula, and Romanija. The only sacral structure in Zambratija is the Saint Mary Magdalene church in the centre of the village. Although it was mentioned for the first time in the 14th century when the nearby Sipar fief became property of the Bratti family from Koper, because of its characteristic form it might originate even from the early Christian period. This is a structure featuring a simple rectangular nave with direct access to a semi-ci ...

The Naturist Park Koversada is situated at the entrance of the Lim Bay, near Vrsar in Istria, Croatia. Camp is one of the most popular naturist camps in Europe that has opened its doors back in the year 1961. Camping complex has everything you need for holidays: restaurants, shops, bars, gas filling station, ambulant and sanitary buildings. It offers not only camping on arranged camping pitches, but as well rental of mobile homes, apartments and caravans that can be rented through different agencies. The apartments offer all the comfort of the home. All apartmenst are equipped with kitchen, bathroom with a shower or bathtub, hair dryer, cosmetic mirror, telephone, air conditionin ...

Naturist Camp Valalta is located close to picturesque town Rovinj in Croatia. It was opened at the end of the 1960s on the tame slopes stretching along the northern coast of Rovinj. Valalta has become a synonym of qualitly among tourists of this tourism branch. Camp is large and can host up to 6000 guests at once. Camping is stretching along 4 km long beach with sandy and pebbled bays, as well as concrete parts reserved for sunbathing. Valalta is offering camping on arranged camping pitches with connection to electricity, some as well to drainage system and to water. Pitches are shaded by Mediterranean plants. Many sanitary facilities have been renovated and modernized, so that t ...

Hotel Flanona is situated on a prominent lookout place on the southern tip of Cape Flanona and a landmark feature of eastern Istria. It is located halfway between towns Rijeka and Pula and about two kilometres from the town of Plomin. The Hotel Flanona was built about 50 years ago and it was recently completely renovated. Over past decades, well known statesmen, celebrities and many tourists from all over the world were among their guests. Hotel offers amazing views of the sea and luxurious accommodation. An elegant restaurant serving traditional Istrian cuisine with a large terrace is situated on site. The modern kitchen offers a wide selection of local specialities based on shr ...